The dice lands on Truth, one of the radiant squares in the ancient wisdom game, Gyan Chaupar.
The word Truth originates from Proto-Germanic *treuwaz which means "having or characterised by good faith." Truth is being steady, honest, and faithful — living in a way that is real, reliable, and true to yourself and others.
Truth lifts us upward. It aligns us with something timeless, something unwavering — not because it’s loud or dramatic, but because it’s real.
But what is Truth, really?
Truth isn’t always a set of facts.
It’s not just what we say — it’s how we live.
Truth is that inner resonance when something feels right — not because it pleases others, but because it’s aligned with your core.
In Sanskrit, Satya means truth. It is one of the five yamas, or ethical foundations of yogic living. But Satya doesn’t mean brutal honesty. It means speaking and acting from a place of integrity, where truth is balanced with love.
Living in truth requires courage.
Because truth can be quiet.
It doesn’t demand to be right.
But it insists on being felt.
So many of us have learned to twist or silence our truths to keep the peace, to stay safe, to be liked. But over time, these little compromises stack up and make us feel out of alignment — like we’re living someone else’s story.
To walk the path of truth is to ask:
What is true for me right now — in my body, my heart, my spirit?
And am I willing to honour it?
This week, I invite you to tune into your inner compass.
Notice when something feels off — not to judge it, but to meet it.
Speak honestly with yourself.
Let your yes be a full yes. Let your no be clean.
Let your actions reflect your inner knowing.
When we live in truth, we may disappoint others — but we stop betraying ourselves.
And that is freedom.
Let this mantra support you:
“I choose truth, even when it’s quiet. I choose truth, even when it’s hard.”
As usual, below are our 4 thoughts and 2 questions about Truth
4 thoughts on Truth
From Buddha
Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
From Carl Jung
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.
From Elvis Presley
Truth is like the sun. You can shut it out for a time, but it ain’t goin’ away.
From Stephanie Klein
Tell the truth, or someone will tell it for you.
2 questions about Truth:
Where in my life am I not fully living or speaking my truth?
What would it look like to be honest with love — with myself and others?
As always, if you’d like to explore the journey of awakening and alignment through the symbols of Gyan Chaupar, feel free to message me.
May your words, actions, and being be guided by the gentle flame of truth.
Much love
Vineeta
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